Description: A spirited debate on the best triage method in a disaster.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Know the components of START triage.

Know the components of CTAS triage.

Know the specific triage issues in MCIs.

Pearls

Simple fast replicable triage is a key component to MCI response.

Dr. Kollek is an award winning Emergency Physician, an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Section of Emergency Medicine at McMaster University, Chair of the CAEP Disaster Committee and past Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness.